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Compilation of standards in climate action case...
This series of case studies demonstrates the benefits of using standards to build sustainable, resilient communities.
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SCC’s Innovation Initiative Case Studies Compendium
SCC created its Innovation Initiative in 2017 so Canadian innovators from coast to coast could reap the benefits that standardization offers. We engaged with more than 250 from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to...
Notice of Intent
Health care facility design studies and post-...
Note: The scope for this NOI (originally published on September 17, 2024) was updated by the responsible SDO on January 21, 2025. 1.1 General This Standard provides requirements and guidance for a consistent approach on how...
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Standardization Solutions to Remove Trade Barriers...
The case studies and priorities outlined in this report will help steer the conversation on how to continue to align standards in order to reduce red tape and administrative burden for Canadian businesses and lead to...
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Getting Aligned. How Adopting Standards Affects...
This 25-page report, commissioned by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and produced by the Conference Board of Canada, clarifies and confirms the essential role that standards play in Canada’s economic growth and labour...
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Future by design: standards for a climate resilient...
Final Report of the 2016-2021 Standards to Support Resilience in Infrastructure Program Our buildings and infrastructure are designed with weather in mind. We expect our homes to protect us from heavy snow, our stormwater...
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High-wind design of new woodframe houses has ...
Severe windstorms are growing in frequency and magnitude of loss. Major damaging tornadoes struck Ottawa/Gatineau in September 2018 and in Barrie in July 2021, resulting in $344 million and $107 million in insured loss...
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Discerning signal from noise: The state of global...
This white paper aims to equip SCC's AI and Data Governance Standardization Collaborative with the information necessary to understand how best to leverage AI standards and conformity assessment to advance Canada’s interests...
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Corporate Plan Summary 2019-2020 - "Standardization...
SCC’s Corporate Plan Summary provides an overview of the organization’s operational direction.
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SCC and ICLR recommend new standardized methods...
A new report from the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) recommends the development of standardized methods for conducting wildland/urban interface fire case study...
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Speaking the Same Technical Language: The Trade...
By strategically engaging in regional standardization activities, SCC can facilitate reductions in trade barriers for Canada. Reducing trade barriers without sacrificing our standards will help to promote the well-being and...